On January 24, 2015 at 3:54 pm our loving son and brother, Nathan Luke Story, went home to be with the Lord.
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith 11 Timothy 4:7
Luke was a Sergeant with the Jonesborough Fire Department, First Responder with Johnson City Washington County EMS Rescue Services and also served with the Gray Volunteer Fire Department. Luke was a graduate of David Crockett High School and an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America.
Will Rogers said “I never met a man I didn’t like” Luke never met a stranger, even in his childhood he would stop and talk to anyone and everyone that crossed his path. Luke responded to numerous emergency call and his comforting voice was heard by many.
There is a brotherhood among firefighters, however, as one will see that brotherhood extends to all emergency services (Police, Fire, & EMS) they all had a part in Luke’s life.
Luke was preceded in death by his grandparents Ervin & Mary Lynn Haynie, Herman & Mary Story and Uncle John Haynie.
Luke is the son of Kenneth & Jayne Story of Jonesborough; two brothers, Jeff Story and wife, Virginia and Mark Story and wife, Dedy; cousin, Amanda Moore and husband Dale; aunt Vickie Haynie; cousins, Ricky Story and wife Darlene, and Gene Scott, Jr. ; aunt, Mary Scott and husband Gene; nieces and nephews, Argelin Story, Kenneth J. Story, Elaina Parks, Richard Parks, Emilie McGuire, Mallory McGuire, Kara Wayman, Emma Moore and Henry Scott; and close friend, Adam Williams and close relative Beckie Williams.
The family will receive friends from 1:00-3:00 PM and 5:00-7:00 PM Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at the Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at the Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike Anglin officiating. Interment services will follow at Cherokee Baptist Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be fellow Firefighters and EMS personnel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Luke Story Pancreatic Cancer Foundation 123 Boone Street Jonesborough, TN 37659.
01/29/2015
Ruth Ann Larimer Leach
I never had the privilege to meet Luke, But I know in my heart how devastating it would be for me to lose my son.
Jaynie & Kenneth & Family, I want you to know I'm praying that God will give you all the comfort you need, wrap his arms around you and bring you peace.
I am so very sorry for your Loss all of them I ♥
you take care Jesus has you all of you God Bless.
Heaven is so much more enriched ... May God help
you through all of this pain...
I am so very sorry for your Loss all of them I ♥
you take care Jesus has you all of you God Bless.
Heaven is so much more enriched ... May God help
you through all of this pain...
01/28/2015
Mike Lukianoff
from boy to man....a life too short, gone to serve
the Lord, Rest in Peace, Bless You Luke!
I am sorry for your lose I cant imagion what you
are going through sorry i wasnt there in person as
i was sick but wish i couldve been there
01/28/2015
Mike & Debbie Sams
My family didn't no Luke personally but our prayers are with the family. He has touched so many lives and he will never be forgotten.
STORY FAMILY..MY HEART FELT CONDOLENCES FOR THE
LOSS OF SUCH A SPECIAL PERSON!! I WORKED WITH
LUKE THROUGH 911 AND HE WAS ALWAYS VERY KIND
AND SUCH A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH. LUKE REALLY
CARED AND WAS CONCERNED NOT ONLY ABOUT THE
PEOPLE HE MAY BE RESPONDING TO BUT HIS BROTHERS
AND SISTERS THAT HE WORKED WITH. GOD CERTAINLY
HAS GAINED ANOTHER ANGEL AND I FOR ONE AM GLAD
TO HAVE LUKE ON MY SIDE!! I PRAY THAT GOD GIVES
YOU STRENGTH THROUGH YOUR PAIN AND HEALING
POWERS FOR THE DAYS TO COME. GOD BLESS YOU AND
THANK YOU FOR THE SERVICE OF YOUR WONDERFUL
SON!!
Kenneth and Jayne I cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. NO parent should EVER have to bury a child, but for some reason God made this decision. Just know Luke is not suffering now and the angel wings are attached to him and his uniform. I pray you will be able to find comfort in your heart.
01/27/2015
Nancy Ward Jackson
Sending my deepest sympathy and Blessings to the
Stout family. May god give you comfort and Peace as
you treasure Luke's memories. He touched a lot of
lives and made a deep impression of Kindness and
Joy!
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers from the Hoss family are with you all. He is in a better place and out of pain. If you all need anything feel free to let us know. He was a fine person.
01/27/2015
Ray, Judy and Justin Vititoe
To the whole Story family: We are so sorry for your loss. We
remember Luke as a young, energetic Boy Scout that grew into
a fine young man and such an asset to our community. You are
in our thoughts and prayers.
Luke I will miss your smiling face at Jonesborough Days, I will always rem. u as Cool Luke.
01/27/2015
Joe & Cheryl Nickles, Jacob Nickles & family
Jayne, Kenneth & family - please accept our deepest sympathies on Luke's passing. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers and praying the Lord will give you the strength to get through the following days. He was such a special young man and he will be missed.
Luke you will be missed that is for sure. You
always had a giving and caring heart. Rest easy
brother we got it from here.
Luke was a super guy and a friend. I am sure he will be missed also in the emergency services where I first got to meet him.
01/27/2015
Mike and Anita Tesnear
we didnt know you personally but none the less
jonesborough has lost a true hero god bless
thewhole family we are praying for you
01/27/2015
Roy & Jeanette Street.
We are so sorry for your loss..Keeping the
Family,Friends & Co-workers in our thoughs &
prayers...But they that wait upon the LORD shall
renew their strength; they shall mount up with
wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary;
and they shall walk, and not faint.
01/27/2015
Jessica Chambers Salyers
Just wanted to send my deepest sympathy to Luke's family. Luke
was a great person and a person that loved his job. Luke will
always be remembered for his servants heart. He has his crown
in glory now. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and
extended fire,ems,and police family. Rest in peace Luke.
01/27/2015
leeroy and earlene banks
so sorry about luke,s passing, but heaven has a new angel now, luke was always a good friend to us and jeff.always had a kind word for everyone he met,we,ll be praying for the family in this time of sorrow.
01/27/2015
Billy B. Stoots
I didn't know Luke personally but I knew of him from Craig Ford, my brotherinlaw. From the news reports seemed to be a very likeable person to his comrades and friends. Its hard to loose a buddy and friend. Our dad passed away last year and mom 4 years ago. So soory for you loss and pray that God will continually Bless You All.
Praying for family.He fought a good fight.He has his place in heaven now,No more pain.My love and prayers to all.
01/26/2015
Mr. & Mrs Randall Salts, Katelyn & Family's
Luke's Family
We wanted to express our sympathy to Luke's Family. We didn't know him but we knew John and Vickie From New Hope rd. And John was a fine person so we know Luke was. We lost our mother in August to the same cancer. Our thoughts and prayer's are with you all during this time.
The Salts Family
01/26/2015
Tracy Campbell Collins
I am so sorry for your loss. Luke was a great guy with such an amazing heart that will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Dear Story family and Adam Williams,
Our family is praying for you all that you would find and be filled with God's peace and be surrounded by His love. Living without Luke in your daily lives is going to be a very hard adjustment. I just pray that God will provide each of you with His comfort, strength (emotional and physical), and His peace that surpasses all understanding knowing Luke is not suffering and is in Heaven with the Lord of all. May God bless you each. Laura Horner Mize
I have fond memories of "Luckus" as I called him when he was about 5 or 6 years old. You would bring him into Hamilton Bank on Market Street every Friday and we would talk about everything and he was the sweetest little boy. As everyone goes their own ways I lost contact with the family over the years, but I never will forget those good times. You are in my thoughts and prayers...Just remember he is only one step away from us.
With saddened hearts we pray for Lukes family that God will give them comfort.Luke was always a blessing to me.he will be missed.
01/26/2015
glendale fire dept glendale ky
on behalf of the members of Glendale fd we would like to offer our condolences on ur loss rip brother
I remember Luke in the 6th grade as a nice and respectful young man who always had a smile. He often talked about becoming a firefighter just like his dad. My prayers and sympathy are with his family. May God give you peace!
How do you say goodbye to someone who gave
so much to so many. Always first to lend
a hand with that special smile. Always
happy. You have walked the narrow path
that leads to heaven. I will miss you
greatly, but I know you are in the arms of
Jesus and it is well deserved. It won't be
the same to drive by the fire department
and not see you. Prayers for the family.
Luke was one of a kind.
01/25/2015
Phyllis Cornett
Deepest Sympathy!
My deepest condolences to Luke's family. I have such fond
memories of Luke. He was always so pleasant and smiling. My
fondest memory is when he and my daughter were at JES.
Those were the days he first started noticing girls:). He grew
into a fine young man who was well respected by all. We will
remember Luke always as the hero he was. Rest in Peace
dear Luke.
Luke and I graduated high school together. He always had a
smile to share. He was always such a sweet person to b
around, very kind, caring and giving. It showed as he
graduated and later became a firefighter. I'm heartbroken at
the news of his passing, the world will not b the same without
him. But he deserves to b with the angels, because he was
one here on earth. He's not suffering any more. To the family:
words cannot express the pain Ur heart is feeling, and nothibg
can take away that pain. May God give u peace during this
trying. God bless u.
01/25/2015
Marsha Metcalf
I am so sorry for the passing of your son, brother, and friend.
He was well known and love by so any people and touched so
many peoples lives. May his memory and legacy live on in this
community! Rest in Piece Luke!
01/25/2015
BRENDA LANDERS
I MET LUKE THROUGH SCHOOL AS HE AND FELLOW FIREMEN WOULD COME AND TALK TO KIDS.I MET HIM THROUGH MY PRESCHOOL AS MY CRAZY ALARM WOULD GO OFF FOR NO REASON. EVERYTIME I MET HIM I WAS MET WITH KINDNESS.MY HEART IS BROKEN WITH HIS PASSING. I DONT KNOW THAT ANY WORDS COULD EXPRESS THE PAIN SORROW AND LOSS THIS COMMUNITY IS FEELING. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AT THIS TIME. I DONT KNOW WHAT THE TRUE MEANING OF A HERO IS BUT TO ME IT WAS LUKE STORY. THANK YOU LUKE FOR ALL YOU DID. RIP
Luke, you were like a little brother to me, and befriended me when I first came to Jonesborough Public Safety almost twelve years ago. I will never forget the silly way you laughed and that big ole grin. You gave your all anytime it was needed and then some. RIP sweet guy, I will miss you........
